Chapter 35: The Calm Before Infinity

The Shadows moved with a purpose, their silent, unwavering loyalty stirring them to fulfill their Lord's command. Across the infinite expanse of existence, they tore asunder universes, leaving but fragments of their original design. These fragments, like seeds, blossomed under their hands as they remade existence in the name of Umbra, and ordered worlds that once were wild were re-created by the power of the will of the One True King and indelibly marked with his stamp.

In less than a day, the Shadows returned to Umbra with their findings. They spoke of universes beyond count, of gods hiding at the edge of reality, desperate to cling to their reigns of power. There were trillions of them, all ruling over their own domains, believing themselves invincible. Yet, it was cold and calculatedly efficient-however the Shadows did it-made clear that no god was safe.